Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What is the primary role of the U.S. Constitution?

• To manage local governments

• To establish state laws

• To create a framework for the federal government

• To outline international treaties

What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• They made states operate like independent countries

• They were too strong and oppressive

• They did not allow for a central government

• They were never ratified by the states

Who was in charge of the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

• To introduce the Constitution's goals

• To list the amendments

• To define state boundaries

• To establish the judicial branch

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Federal

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

What are changes to the Constitution called?

• Clauses

• Articles

• Sections

• Amendments

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• A list of state laws

• A treaty with Great Britain

• The introduction to the Constitution

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What did the 19th Amendment achieve?

• Allowed voting regardless of race

• Lowered the voting age to 18

• Gave women the right to vote

• Outlawed slavery

Why is the U.S. Constitution considered a living document?

• It can be amended to meet the needs of the country

• It has never been changed

• It can be easily replaced

• It is only used in the United States